How severe is CVE-2004-2255?

CVE-2004-2255 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-2255 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-2255?

CVE-2004-2255 affects Phpmyfaq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2255?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2004-2255 published?

CVE-2004-2255 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-2255

CVE-2004-2255 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpmyfaq with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Phpmyfaq
Published: 2004-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in phpMyFAQ 1.3.12 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, and possibly execute local PHP files, via the action variable, which is used as part of a template filename.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2255?: Directory traversal vulnerability in phpMyFAQ 1.3.12 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, and possibly execute local PHP files, via the action variable, which is used as part of a template filename.
How severe is CVE-2004-2255?: CVE-2004-2255 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-2255 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-2255?: CVE-2004-2255 affects Phpmyfaq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2255?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-2255 published?: CVE-2004-2255 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpmyfaq:phpmyfaq:1.3.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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